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A sell-off in stocks accelerated Thursday, as major indexes fell 1% while Washington remains paralyzed and the nation approaches the deadline for raising the U.S. debt ceiling.
The Dow ended below 15,000, a psychologically important level, for the first time in almost a month. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 also declined sharply.
Meetings at the White House between congressional leaders and President Obama have failed to produce a breakthrough. Thursday marked Day 3 of the government shutdown, and Washington gave no sign of preventing a fourth. It's making investors jittery. CNNMoney's Fear & Greed index even briefly slid into Extreme Fear mode.
Thursday's losses also meant the Dow and S&P 500 have dropped for nine of the past 11 trading days,
"I think probably at the beginning of the week people didn't think it would take so long to sort out," said David Jones, chief market strategist at IG Markets in London. "The fact that it's dragged on is making people a little bit nervous."
Doug DePietro, an equity trader at investment bank Evercore, noted that the S&P 500 also broke below its 50-day moving average, a key technical level that triggered additional selling by institutional investors.
"With each day that goes by without a deal, confidence continues to wane," DePietro said.
More troubling for Wall Street is the risk that the political stalemate could prevent the debt ceiling from being raised, meaning the government may not be able to pay all its bills later this month.
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What's moving: Tesla's stock ended 4% lower Thursday after a fiery crash near Seattle, Wash., sparked concerns about the safety of the car maker's Model S sedan. Tesla (TSLA) said the fire happened after the car crashed into a "large metallic object."
On StockTwits, trader MikeCorso showed his support for the company: "6 yrs, almost 100 mil miles driven without a fire -- ISOLATED INCIDENT. And the car warned the driver as designed. PS- I own a Model S," he wrote
Meanwhile, MercenaryJack wryly commented that "when you hear '$TSLA is on fire,' this ain't what longs want to see."
Shares of Angie's List (ANGI) lost more than 17% on concerns that the customer review site is hitting a rough patch. The company's chief technology officer left abruptly last week and now the website has drastically reduced its membership prices. Other Internet stocks that have been red hot lately, such as Priceline (PCLN), Yahoo (YHOO), Netflix (NFLX) and Facebook (FB), pulled back Thursday too.
As racernic put it: "Something wrong with my screen. $PCLN red. tap tap tap. nope still red. hmmm."
Shares of Taser (TASR), maker of the eponymous stun gun, ended the day down 10%. The company, citing a "tight budgetary environment," has cut in half the price of its portable Axon Flex camera, used by police officers.
"$TASR. Yikes. Getting zapped today," said Slingshot.
Related: Countdown to a debt ceiling default
Herbalife (HLF) shares finished 7% lower, even though hedge fund manager Bill Ackman disclosed he recently restructured his short position on the nutritional supplement company to lessen his risk. The stock has more than doubled this year, making Ackman's bet a huge loser on paper.
United Technologies (UTX) edged lower after the defense contractor announced that it would likely furlough 2,000 workers starting next week, due to the government shutdown. About 800,000 federal employees have already been furloughed.
Asian and European markets ended mixed.


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If there's one night to go all out and turn on the flash, it's undoubtedly New Year's Eve. But some of us are challenged throughout the whole festive season with specific dress code for special parties. Personally speaking, I will attend the 8th annual ASW Winter Weekend Mid December at the fabulous Gstaad Palace in Switzerland and for Friday night's dinner «La Vie en Or» the dress code says asks for «glamorous, with a touch of gold». This is great! I love any reason to wear sparkle, but such an occasion is the perfect time to shine. And gentlemen, you are in this, too!
«Golden Girl» or just a little golden accessory – you decide how much you would like to shine.
From full-on sequin dresses to just the right gold accessory, there isn't one right way to fulfill the dress code. The golden rule is you have to feel comfortable, in every tailored sense of men's style, is purchase clothing that fits you properly. Nothing destroys an outfit – whatever the dress code and no matter how expensive the clothes are – like an ill-fitting jacket, shirt or trousers.
In general, gold is the perfect color to lift an all-black or an all-white outfit to something glamorous and fun. Perfect for all festive occasions!
To make your life a little easier, I put together a fun guide for all budgets so that you don't need to worry about anything and can focus entirely on celebrating the start of the winter season in style!
HIGH END BUGDET – Full Looks
Get his look: Metallic jacquard dinner jacket by Dolce & Gabbana, shirt gold detail shirt by Comme des Garçons, turn-up hem wool-blend tailored trousers by Prada, ruler cufflinks by Paul Smith, skull and polka dot tie by Alexander McQueen and leather embroidered loafers by Gucci.
Get her look: Racko open-back sequined cady mini dress by Rachel Zoe or wondering lace-paneled fil coupé georgette blouse by Temperley London and sequined wool mini skirt by Marc Jacobs, Anya d'Orsay metallic patent-leather pumps by Saint Laurent, Celeste sequined canvas clutch by Jimmy Choo and Roma gold-tone earrings by Annie Costello Brown.
HIGH END BUDGET – Great Accessories
Stand out with a statement headpiece with a touch of gold and be the queen of the night: embellished satin headband by Dolce & Gabbana.
Lifting every basic look to new heights: Candy box by Jimmy Choo.
LOW BUDGET – A touch of Gold
If you don't want to spend a lot of money on your outfit, I recommend getting some fabric with golden sequins. Those accessories will have a great effect on your outfit and can be combined with all sorts of colors. Moreover they are less expected than some golden shoes or a handbag. I still love the mixture between gold and black the best.
You don't need to be an expert in tailoring to do some cuffs or a belt. If you get a stretchy material, you can even glue it together instead of sewing it. In case you are to lazy for some DIY, you can order them directly here:
The perfect touch of gold for a man: the right colored pocket square.
LOW BUDGET – Taking the Dress Code Literally up a Notch
Zara has some cool pieces in gold. Minimal investment for a maximum effect.
Be the star of the night: golden bomber jacket for men by Zara.
The perfect touch of gold for women and great for dancing: shorts in gold combined with a black top by Zara.
And don't forget… you want to start the New Year with something new for good luck, it's a great excuse to add a new piece to your wardrobe.
Happy Shopping! And I am looking forward to seeing some of you in Gstaad…
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands, Gstaad Palace and © Sandra Bauknecht

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Sabbath Thoughts from a Pastor on Sabbatical
Because of the creation account, the observance of holy time reflected in the Ten Commandments, and the emphasis on rest and Sabbath, especially in Hebrews, I see the Sabbath as intrinsic to who we are as being created in the image of God. Sabbath rest is an integral part to who we have been created by God to be.
A number of New Testament passages (e.g., Gal. 4:10, Col. 2:16) refer to festival days or Sabbath days for Jewish Christians that these people were keeping in a legalistic fashion. From Romans 14, we learn that the day is not as important as the heart. One person considers a specific day as sacred, while another person does not; therefore, "Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind" (v. 5). I keep Sabbath—not legalistically, but as an attempt to be all that God wants me to be.
It seems the biblical pattern of Sabbath rest in every person's life is lost in our culture. This is especially true for those in the "ministry." Many of us in vocational ministry almost take pride in saying we are on call 24/7, as if we must convince people that we are worth being paid for what we do. And for many in the ministry, indeed we do a 24/7 job. People expect the minister to be available at any time, and we run to someone's side whenever we receive a call. We do this because Jesus would. Or would he?
Jesus at Rest
In our photo album of Christ's life called the Gospels, we see snapshots of Jesus with the never-ending crowds healing, teaching, casting out demons, feeding huge groups and challenging the religious leaders. 24/7?
If we keep looking at the photo albums, we find a few pictures of Jesus pulling away for rest. His timing for these rests seems almost regular, especially when he has experienced a particularly action-packed previous day. Mark writes of Jesus, "He said to them, 'Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest'" (Mark 6:31). And Jesus refused to give into the legalism of the Sabbath rules in His day. Jesus knew what the Sabbath was all about. Mark also records him as saying, "The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath" (2:27).
At the conservative Bible college I attended, I experienced shock when I found out that one of the many rules prohibited students from studying on Sundays. While I thought many such requirements were legalistic, the "no study on Sunday" rule was my favorite. One day out of seven, I was released from the pressure of the other six days of studying. I looked forward to Sundays and felt refreshed for another week at the end of the day. During these days, the weekly practice of rest took root in my soul.
The Modern Ministry Calendar
Because I am a pastor, Sundays cannot be my "set apart" day. For me it is Monday. I protect Monday as if it were the gold in Fort Knox. I basically hide away by ignoring emails and never scheduling appointments for that day. I will even find another minister on our staff to make the needed hospital visit or prayer with someone hurting on that day. Yes, even if the church member asks specifically for me. Not only is my rest day holy, but I also think it is healthy for our church and the church staff to know that I practice the Sabbath as I believe it is given to us in the scripture. Instead of feeling guilty on Mondays, I feel blessed, refreshed, and thankful for the way God takes care of His children.
We need to be careful of using the excuse "at least I am doing something different on my day of rest than what I do the rest of the work week." Such a view of rest can easily turn the day off into another packed day of errands, tasks, and "to do" lists. But when can we get these needed things done in our busy schedules? We must exercise faith and re-prioritize the rest of the week. It can all get done, even with a Sabbath day.
I am currently on a thirteen-week sabbatical, a gift from our church to me every seven years. I will admit it took a full five weeks to disengage from my packed ministry life. It even took the blessing of the staff taking me off all the distribution email lists (against my wishes, by the way) for me to fully enter into the purpose of the sabbatical. This shows me how intentional I have to be about rest.
More people in ministry burn out not from the extreme demands of our people but from disobedience to the Lord's gift/command to rest.
Rhythms of Rest
One word I have seized that I borrowed from both Ruth Haley Barton and Adele Calhoun: "rhythm." God created us with rhythms in our lives. And when we get out of that rhythm, we suffer consequences. We need Sabbath rest as a needed rhythm built into our DNA. Don't fight it, get into step with it. As Calhoun wrote in Invitations from God, "God imprinted the creational rhythms of work and rest on the cosmos because these rhythms already existed in him. God's way of existing was and is restful."
Sabbath rest is one of the great gifts from God to us. It is also one of the most neglected patterns in the scripture. A return to practicing Sabbath rest will be a lifesaver, both for ourselves and for the people we serve.
DTS alumnus Dr. Mark Engelthaler serves as executive pastor at Woodcreek Church in Richardson, Texas.


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HOBOKEN — Depending on which lawyer you ask – Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer's attorney, or the attorney for her longtime political foe, state Assemblyman and Hoboken public housing director Carmelo Garcia – you'll get a very different opinion of the status of a civil rights lawsuit Garcia filed against the mayor last summer.
On May 9, a judge ruled that Zimmer and her co-defendants – husband Stan Grossbard and former housing board chairman Jake Stuiver – did not respond to a complaint by Garcia by a set deadline, and thus by default lost the case. A court order written by Hudson County Superior Court Judge Mary Costello states, "Default is entered against all defendants for failure to file and answer to the complaint."
But the ruling is likely to be short-lived, and appears to be the result of a clerical error. Another hearing in the case is scheduled for this Friday.
Garcia's feud with Zimmer and her allies dates to last summer, when Garcia filed a lawsuit against the mayor accusing her administration of a campaign of "ethnic cleansing" in Hoboken. The mayor's allies had been at odds with Garcia for some time, in a struggle over management of the low-income housing projects in town. A judge tossed out Garcia's case in January of this year, saying there was no evidence of the "ethnic cleansing" campaign, but allowed Garcia to re-file his other charges, amongst them political harassment and civil rights violations. Garcia re-filed the case without the "ethnic cleansing" language.
Garcia is the paid executive director of the Hoboken Housing Authority, but he is overseen by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, which contains several Zimmer allies.
Despite the May 9 ruling, the case isn't over. Reached by phone on Monday, attorney Gerald Krovatin said that he had filed a joint motion in lieu of a response to the complaint by a different deadline set by a different judge.
"Somehow this case came before Costello, we think there was a mix up in the county clerk's office because Maron had already agreed to hear the case and had set deadlines on the motions," he said.
Krovatin provided The Reporter with a copy of a letter dated May 15 summarizing the motions Krovatin says were already before the judge.
But Garcia's lawyer, Louis Zayas, seems unconcerned with Krovatin's position, telling NJ.com on Friday that he's already entered a request for a hearing to determine the amount in damages to which Garcia is entitled.
If Garcia wins and the judge agrees with Zayas' recommendation, Zimmer and her co-defendants could be faced with a whopping $1.8 million settlement.
"What kind of price can you put on being tormented for a year unless you support the mayor?" Zayas said on NJ.com on Friday. "That is the kind of environment he was subjected to. I leave it in the hands of the judge to decide on damages but I will ask for at least $5,000 per day for the year [Garcia] was subjected to harassment."
Krovatin said Zayas' statements are premature.
"That's classic Zayas nonsense," he said. "The case is not over, it's still pending, and frankly for him to be discussing possible settlements is inappropriate."
Krovatin says that a hearing before a second judge, Lawrence Maron, is scheduled for this Friday. – Dean DeChiaro


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Geoff Davis on Principles & ValuesRepublican Representative (KY-4) |
OnTheIssues.org interprets the 2006 AU scores as follows:
Americans United for Separation of Church and State (AU) is a religious liberty watchdog group based in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1947, the organization educates Americans about the importance of church-state separation in safeguarding religious freedom. AU is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to preserving the constitutional principle of church-state separation as the only way to ensure religious freedom for all Americans.
Americans United is a national organization with members in all 50 states. We are headquartered in Washington, D.C., and led by the Rev. Barry W. Lynn, executive director. AU has more than 75,000 members from all over the country. They include people from all walks of life and from various faith communities, as well as those who profess no particular faith. We are funded by donations from our members and others who support church-state separation. We do not seek, nor would we accept, government funding.


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The Obama Administration may be fully committed to civilian disarmament—and I'm thinking they are—but it's not about to let its antipathy to Americans' natural, civil and Constitutionally protected right to keep and bear arms interfere with their reverence for the almighty dollar. Well at least one part of the Leviathan. The National Shooting Sports Foundation reports that U.S. Department of Commerce has selected the SHOT Show as one of only 26 trade events to be part of its 2014 International Buyer Program. [Press release after the jump.] "Through U.S. Commercial Service offices in U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide, the IBP recruits thousands of qualified foreign buyers, sales representatives and business partners to U.S. trade shows each year, giving U.S. companies excellent opportunities to expand their global sales." Also included: the Shooting Hunting Outdoor Trade Show and Conference. So there . . .
Boosting attendance of foreign buyers at U.S. trade shows helps grow U.S. exports
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Commercial Service of the Commerce Department's International Trade Administration (ITA) has announced the selection of 26 trade events for the 2014 International Buyer Program (IBP). Through U.S. Commercial Service offices in U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide, the IBP recruits thousands of qualified foreign buyers, sales representatives, and business partners to U.S. trade shows each year, giving U.S. companies excellent opportunities to expand their global sales.
"The IBP offers U.S. exhibitors the convenience of face-to-face meetings with prospective foreign buyers at a single venue, saving businesses valuable time and resources in their pursuit of global business opportunities," said Antwaun D. Griffin, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Domestic Operations with the U.S. Commercial Service. "Increasingly, exports are the engine of our economy, and this is one more example of how the International Trade Administration is working to support the President's National Export Initiative by giving businesses the necessary tools to help them compete internationally."
The selected shows cover manufacturing and service sectors such as franchising, information technologies, energy, agribusiness, packaging, consumer goods, media, medical, and many more. On average, the IBP facilitates nearly $1 billion in new U.S. export sales each year. Last year, the IBP recruited nearly 11,000 representatives from companies around the globe.
Selected shows include:
- 2014 International CES® (Consumer Electronics Show), January 7-10, Las Vegas
- Shooting Hunting Outdoor Trade Show and Conference, January 14-17, Las Vegas
- World of Concrete® 2014, January 21-24, Las Vegas
- DistribuTECH® Conference and Exhibition, January 28-30, San Antonio, Texas
- International Production & Processing Expo, January 28-30, Atlanta
- NAHB International Builders' Show® 2014, February 4-6, Las Vegas
- Progressive Insurance® Miami International Boat Show®, February 13-17, Miami
- CONEXPO-CON/AGG® 2014, March 4-8, Las Vegas
- Natural Products Expo West/Engredea 2014, March 6-9, Anaheim, Calif.
- International Home + Housewares Show 2014, March 15-18, Chicago
- WasteExpo 2014, April 1-3, Atlanta
- The 2014 NAB Show®, April 7-10, Las Vega
- 2014 Offshore Technology Conference, May 5-8, Houston
- The National Restaurant Association's Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show (NRA Show) 2014, May 17-20, Chicago
- InfoComm International® 2014, June 18-20, Las Vegas
- 2014 International Franchise Expo, June 19-21, New York
- Fancy Food Show (Summer) 2014, June/July (TBD), New York
- 2014 Annual Meeting and Clinical Laboratory Expo of the American Association for Clinical Chemistry, July 27-31, Chicago
- MAGIC Marketplace (Summer) 2014, August 17-20, Las Vegas
- International Woodworking Machinery & Furniture Supply Fair, August 20-23, Atlanta
- Farm Progress Show, August 26-28, Boone, Iowa
- WEFTEC® Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference 2014, September 27-October 1, New Orleans
- PACK EXPO International 2014, November 2-5, Chicago
- American Film Market®, November 5-12, Santa Monica, Calif.
- Greater New York Dental Meeting, November 28-December 3, New York
- POWER-GEN® International, December 9-11, Orlando, Fla.
At the shows, the U.S. Commercial Service manages an International Trade Center where foreign buyers can meet and negotiate with sellers, obtain assistance identifying potential business partners, and begin "walking the show floor." Many U.S. exhibitors take advantage of interpreter services and face-to-face export counseling from overseas U.S. Commercial Service representatives, who usually accompany the visiting delegations from countries worldwide. Foreign buyers and U.S. exhibitors can also take advantage of an online business matchmaking software program to connect and schedule meetings prior to the show.
Five of the 26 trade shows were also selected to participate in both the 2014 and 2015 IBP Programs: 2015 International CES, World of Concrete, The National Restaurant Association's Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015, and POWER-GEN International.
For more information, visit www.export.gov/ibp.
International Trade Administration
The International Trade Administration (ITA) is the premier resource for American companies competing in the global marketplace. ITA has 2,400 employees assisting U.S. exporters in more than 100 U.S. cities and 70 countries worldwide. For more information on ITA visit www.trade.gov.


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Door-to-door Solicitation
Door-to-Door Solicitation Rules
Solicitation for any purposes, e.g., for-profit business, non-profit organization, charitable entity, or political candidate or measure, must be conducted in accordance with LOC 34.16.910-.950.
"Solicitation" means "the entry onto real property used for residential purposes by a person for the purpose of communicating with an occupant of the property, whether the communication is verbal, visual or in writing."
Solicitors are prohibited from:
Soliciting on residential real property during certain hours (i.e., between 9 p.m. and 9 a.m. when the local time is daylight savings or only to 8 p.m. when the local time is standard time) without the consent of the occupant to do so (LOC 34.16.915),
Entering residential real property upon which a "No Solicitation" sign is posted per LOC 34.16.945 (states how the sign must read, its size, and where is should be displayed).
Is a Business License Required to Solicit? If the solicitor is soliciting as or for a "business," a city business license that states solicitations will occur may be needed. A city business license is required for "any occupation, profession or commercial activity engaged in for profit or livelihood in the City," unless exempt under LOC 20.02.025(4). The requirement for a business license includes businesses that are based outside of the city but conducting business activities within Lake Oswego, e.g., soliciting.
Please see Lake Oswego Business License for more information about applying for a business license. (Businesses that are not based in Lake Oswego and are soliciting for a relatively brief time may find a temporary business license may be most suitable. A temporary business license costs $25 for one week only, $50 for two weeks; maximum two temporary licenses per year.)
The business license application requires the applicant to state whether door-to-door solicitations will be conducted, and if so, solicitor identification must be provided of all persons soliciting for the business, e.g., a copy of state drivers license, Oregon Identification Card, passport. If the business already has a business license but solicitor identification was not provided when the business license was applied for, the required solicitor identification should be provided to the Finance Department, Business Licensing by mail or in person at City Hall at least seven days prior to the solicitor starting solicitation.
What Are Solicitors Required to Carry? A solicitor for a business that does not have an office, business premises or other established place of business within Lake Oswego is required to carry a copy of the business license when soliciting. LOC 20.02.100(2).
No Solicitation Signs - Available at City Hall
Signs may be purchased for use at residences from the Finance Department at City Hall for a cost of $5.


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Drew Barrymore is closing the book on the final chapter of her marriage.
The actress has filed for divorce from Will Kopelman on Friday after four years together, according to The New York Daily News. The former couple, who confirmed their separation in April, share two young daughters, Olive, 3, and Frankie, 2.
Following their split, the 41-year-old and her then art consultant beau insisted that despite calling it quits, their family would stay intact. "Sadly our family is separating legally, although we do not feel this takes away from us being a family," the pair said in a joint statement. "Divorce might make one feel like a failure, but eventually you start to find grace in the idea that life goes on. Our children are our universe, and we look forward to living the rest of our lives with them as the first priority."
In the months that followed, the Blended star has done her part in moving upward and onward, her social media presence hallmarked by time spent with her kids and loved ones.
But when she appeared on Chelsea in May, Drew offered a remarkably candid glimpse into the struggles she's recently faced. "When you break up with somebody, you're like, 'Yeah, that didn't work,' [but] when you get divorced you're like, 'I'm the biggest failure. This is the biggest failure,'" Barrymore reflected to Chelsea Handler.
"It's so shameful and hard to actually go through that, even privately."
A source told E! News at the time of their separation the pair choosing to split was a long time coming. "This was a slow burn. It was not a decision that they came to over night," the insider adds. "They worked on things for a long time and have had time to adjust."
Barrymore's divorce from Kopelman marks her third marriage. The Never Been Kissed celeb was married to Jeremy Thomas for less than a year until 1995; in 2001 she wed actor and comedian Tom Green before ending their marriage in October 2002.


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Italian Icons
The eternal city of Rome, picturesque Tuscany, the spectacular Cinque Terre, intriguing Genoa and fashionable Milan. This vacation is the quintessence of the Italian icons, with excellent opportunities to visit some celebrated sights as well as discovering some less known gems. We have included all the basic ingredients and planned in lots of free time for you to tailor your experience to suit your tastes, interests, budget and needs. The mornings will be relaxed as we will not start any activities before 9 am. You will choose how busy you wish your day to be and whether you prefer to explore independently or join our fun group activities. So, join us on this fascinating journey through some of Italy's most fascinating iconic places on this affordable vacation.
City Highlights
Time at leisure in Rome, Grosseto, Bolgheri, Livorno, Genoa, Milan; Excursion to the Cinque Terre.
Buffet breakfasts daily
Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with Wi-Fi.


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This month, 14 Ugandans have died from an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in the Kibaale district in the western part of the country. The outbreak prompted Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni to urge residents on Monday to avoid unnecessary physical contact and to report any suspected cases immediately to health officials
"Ebola spreads by contact when you contact each other physically. … Avoid shaking of hands, because that can cause contact through sweat, which can cause problems," said Museveni in a state broadcast, the AFP reported. "Do not take on burying somebody who has died from symptoms that look like Ebola — instead call health workers because they know how to do it. … Avoid promiscuity because this sickness can also go through sex."
The public has also been advised to wear gloves and masks while disinfecting any bedding or clothing of people who have been infected.
(MORE: Drug-Resistant Bacteria Found in 4-Million-Year-Old Cave)
On Monday, Stephen Byaruhanga, health secretary of the Kibaale district, said six more patients suspected to have Ebola were admitted to the hospital, potentially bringing the total number of affected patients to 26. The disease, which was localized in one village at first — nine of the deaths occurred in a single household — has now spread to other villages.
The rare, but highly infectious disease is transmitted through direct contact with bodily fluids or anything that has been contaminated with infected fluids. Its early symptoms include sudden onset of fever, weakness, joint and muscle pain, headache and sore throat. These symptoms are followed by vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pain. Some patients also develop a skin rash, red eyes and internal and external bleeding. The disease kills quickly.
The natural reservoir of the disease remains unknown, but it is believed to originate in the rain forests of Western Africa where bats may be involved in aiding the transmission of the virus. Currently there is no specific cure or vaccine for Ebola — the disease kills 25% to 90% of patients.
This isn't the first time the virus has plagued Uganda. In 2000, Ebola killed 224 in the northern part of the country. It surfaced again in 2007, killing 42 in western Uganda, and in 2011 there was a lone death from the disease, a 12-year-old girl from the Luwero district in central Uganda.
(MORE: Norovirus Outbreak: Why You Shouldn't Keep Your Grocery Bag in the Bathroom)
One of the Kibaale patients in the current outbreak had been referred to a hospital in the capital city of Kampala, but then died back in Kibaale, the AP reports. Now, 13 health workers from Kampala's Mulago Hospital are under quarantine.
Members of the Ministry of Health of Uganda (MoH), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are in the Kibaale district, home to about 600,000 residents, to get a better handle on the extent of the outbreak and to try to contain it. "These outbreaks have a tendency to stamp themselves out, if you will, if we can get in and…stop the chain of transmission," CDC spokesman Tom Skinner told CNN.
The MoH has created a task force to meet daily to coordinate field response and improve neighborhood surveillance of the virus. The WHO hasn't recommended any travel or trade restrictions to Uganda.


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Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve is a national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is in the Panhandle of the state of Alaska. The park is best known for its massive glaciers, but is also an ideal destination for those seeking wildlife, kayaking, or a chance to get away.
Glacier Bay was first surveyed in detail in 1794 by a team from the H.M.S. Discovery, captained by George Vancouver. At the time the survey produced showed a mere indentation in the shoreline. That massive glacier was more than 4,000 ft (1,200 m) thick in places, up to 20 mi (32 km) wide, and extended more than 100 mi (160 km) to the St. Elias mountain range. By 1879, however, naturalist John Muir discovered that the ice had retreated more than 30 miles forming an actual bay. By 1916, the Grand Pacific Glacier – the main glacier credited with carving the bay – had melted back 60 mi (97 km) to the head of what is now Tarr Inlet.
Efforts for protection of Glacier Bay were made by John Muir and other conservationists, and in 1925 President Calvin Coolidge signed a proclamation creating Glacier Bay National Monument. At the time the monument contained less than half the area of the present park. In 1980, the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act elevated the monument to national park status and also extended the park boundary northwest to the Alsek River and Dry Bay. Further protection and recognition of Glacier Bay's significance occurred in 1986, when the Glacier Bay-Admiralty Island Biosphere Reserve was established under the United Nations Man and the Biosphere Program. In 1992 Glacier Bay became part of an international World Heritage Site, along with neighboring Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve and Canada's Kluane National Park.
The park has snow-capped mountain ranges rising to over 15,000 ft (4,600 m), coastal beaches with protected coves, deep fjords, tidewater glaciers, coastal and estuarine waters, and freshwater lakes. Steep, sculpted peaks and scoured, rock-strewn valleys show scars of glacial activity and mark the advances and retreats of glaciers dating back over 115,000 years to before the Wisconsin Ice Age. The sheltered waters of Glacier Bay ebb and flow with the region's huge tides, which can change as much as 25 feet during a six-hour period. Ocean waves pound the beaches of the wild and remote Gulf of Alaska coast. Between the bay and the coast, snow-clad peaks of the Fairweather Range capture the moisture coming in off the Gulf of Alaska and, in turn, spawn the park's largest glaciers. At the base of these lofty peaks, deglaciated foothills and outwash plains rapidly turn green as the ice retreats and seeds find their way to the newly revealed land.
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Each summer humpback whales return to the bay from their wintering grounds near Hawaii to feed on the abundant small schooling fish such as sand lance and juvenile pollack. Minke and killer whales along with harbor and Dall's porpoises also feed in the park's productive near-shore waters. Steller sea lions congregate on rocky islands to mate or to rest. Thousands of harbor seals breed and nurture their pups on the floating ice in Johns Hopkins Inlet and among the rocky reefs of the Beardslee Islands. Sea otters are rapidly colonizing Glacier Bay as well as park waters in Icy Strait and Cross Sound.
Many land animals also use the marine environment for foraging and travel. Moose and bears, for example, are accomplished long-distance swimmers that are frequently seen "dog paddling" their way across the bay. Bears work the beaches when the tide is low turning over rocks looking for tasty barnacles, clams and other intertidal life. Wolves and coyotes find the traveling easier along the edge of tall beach grass rather than fighting through alder thickets. At times, even the most upland of animals like marmots and mountain goats are drawn to the water's edge to nibble seaweed or to lick salt spray off beach rocks.
Mountain goats and brown bears were quick to reinvade after the glaciers' retreat, while coyote, moose and wolves have moved in more recently. Black bears prowl the forested portions of the lower bay, and the glacier bear, a rare color phase of the black bear, is occasionally spotted. River otters are widespread along with marten, mink and weasel, while the wolverine is scarcer and rarely sighted. The Alsek River delta in Glacier Bay National Preserve is home to lynx, snowshoe hare and beaver -- species that have reached the coast from the interior by traveling along the river corridor.
Seabirds spend most of their time searching for food in the marine waters and come ashore only to rest or to breed. Thousands of seabirds nest on cliffs and rocky shores within the bay or on the park's outer coast. Molting and migrating geese and sea ducks find refuge in quiet arms of the bay. Bald eagles nest in tall cottonwood trees or on cliffs along much of the park's shoreline. Newly vegetated hillsides support great numbers of nesting songbirds, including many neotropical migrants. The shallow waters and sloping beaches of the Beardslee Islands are important foraging and breeding areas for shorebirds, seabirds, and waterfowl. Arctic terns and jaegers prefer the barren glacial outwashes near the glaciers for nest sites.
It is believed that nearly 200 species of fish may swim in Park waters. Many, including all five species of Pacific salmon, are well-known, while others have yet to be documented. Many fishes are associated with deep water or "subtidal benthic" communities, and several of these are identified with important fisheries such as Pacific halibut, rockfish, lingcod, Pacific cod, sablefish and pollock.
Glacier Bay is blanketed by a mosaic of plant life, from a few pioneer species in recently exposed areas to intricately balanced climax communities in coastal and alpine regions. Since virtually all the vegetation in the bay has returned to the land in the past 300 years following the retreat of the glaciers, this area is one of the premier sites on the planet to study plant recolonization.
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Glacier Bay has a maritime climate, heavily influenced by ocean currents. The result is mild winter temperatures and cool summer temperatures near sea level. Summer visitors can expect highs between of 50-to-60 °F (10-to-15 °C). Winter temperatures rarely drop into the single digits, with average nighttime lows of 25-to-40 °F (-2 to 5 °C).
Bartlett Cove receives about 70 in (1,800 mm) of precipitation annually. April, May and June are usually the driest months of the year while September and October tend to be the wettest. All this moisture helps to create the lush temperate rainforests of the lower bay.
Unlike the areas at sea level, conditions in the mountains are more severe with colder temperatures and more precipitation that takes the form of snow. It's all that snow falling year after year that goes into creating the magnificent glaciers we love to see.
Visitor information[edit]
- Park website
- 1 Glacier Bay National Park Visitor Center (Located in the second floor of the Glacier Bay lodge in Bartlett Cove). Staffed daily in summer with park rangers. Stop by for exhibits, park information, trip planning, bookstore, reading area, hydrophone kiosk, interpretive programs, park films, brochures, and much more.
Get in[edit]
By plane[edit]
Alaska Airlines provides daily jet service, using Boeing 737s, from Seattle via Juneau to the nearby town of Gustavus during the summer visitor season. The Gustavus airport is 10 miles (26 km) by road from park headquarters at Bartlett Cove. Several air taxi companies provide daily small-plane flights year-round from Juneau to Gustavus as well. Air taxis also fly a network of routes that link Juneau and Gustavus to Haines, Skagway, and other southeast Alaska towns.
For those wishing to visit Glacier Bay National Preserve at Dry Bay, air transportation can be arranged from Yakutat, which has daily jet service from Seattle and Anchorage.
By car[edit]
There are no roads to Glacier Bay. Alaska Marine Highway ferry service provides monthly trips in the winter and twice weekly trips in the summer. There are no services or parking for campers in Gustavus or Glacier Bay National Park. The only road in the park runs 10 miles between Bartlett Cove and the neighboring community of Gustavus. There is a rental car business in Gustavus.
Most Gustavus lodging establishments provide transportation to Bartlett Cove for their guests.
- TLC Taxi, ☏ +1 907 697-2239, email@example.com. Operates from Gustavus and can take visitors to or from the park for $15 per person, one-way. Call or email for taxi pickup.
By boat[edit]
The Alaska Marine Highway System offers service from Juneau to Gustavus approximately twice weekly during the summer season. Some trips also stop at Hoonah.
Several cruise ship lines offer Alaska cruises from major west coast cities that include a Glacier Bay visit. Tour boats, which are generally smaller and carry fewer passengers, offer cruises to Glacier Bay that depart several times a week from Juneau and other southeast Alaska towns. Charter boat services originating in local communities are also available.
Fees and permits[edit]
There are no entry fees for non-commercial visitors of the park.
Get around[edit]
By kayak[edit]
Sea kayaking is a popular way to experience the wilderness of Glacier Bay. Kayak trips can originate from Bartlett Cove, or the daily tour boat can transport kayakers via the camper drop-off service. Making reservations for a rental kayak and the daily tour boat is recommended well in advance. Guided day and overnight kayak trips are also available.
By cruise ship[edit]
Most visitors to Glacier Bay see the park from large cruise ships with thousands of passengers. These visitors do not go ashore in the park; instead, National Park Service naturalists board the ship to share their knowledge about the park and its wildlife during a day-long cruise in the bay.
By tour vessel[edit]
Tour vessels have up to a few hundred passengers. There is one daily tour boat that departs from Bartlett Cove during the summer months, and additional tour boats include Glacier Bay as part of a longer itinerary. Like the cruise ships, tour vessels have National Park Service naturalists on board.
By private boat[edit]
For a personalized trip in the bay, charter vessels can generally take up to six passengers and are rented to a single group, usually for custom multi-day trips. In order to protect wildlife and natural areas, permits are required for all private boats.
- Beardslee Islands. A short distance from Bartlett Cove, this area makes a great option for a kayaking day trip. Note that tides may cause water levels to vary by as much as twenty-five feet, and during low tides much of the area can turn to mud flats, so plan your visit carefully. This area is a great spot to see moose, bald eagles, bears, seals, humpback whales and killer whales.
- 1 Muir Inlet. Much of this inlet is off-limits to motorized boats during the summer months, making it an ideal area for kayakers looking for tranquility. The McBride Glacier, Muir Glacier, and Riggs Glacier are all tidewater glaciers accessible to kayakers. In addition, seals, bears, moose, wolves, and other animals are likely companions while exploring the inlet.
- 2 Johns Hopkins Glacier. A massive tidewater glacier located in the bay's west arm. This glacier calves ice in such large quantities that it is seldom possible for ships to approach closer than two miles from the glacier's face.
Travel by kayak is an incredible way to see the park. Guided kayak trips are available, or kayaks can be rented. While it is possible to start a trip from Bartlett Cove, most travellers use the camper drop-off service to get them closer to the major inlets.
- Glacier Bay Sea Kayaks, Box 26, Gustavus, AK 99826, ☏ +1 907 697-2257. The park's official kayak rental concessionaire.
- Alaska on the Home Shore, 4102 Linnel Rd, Deming, WA, ☏ +1 907 752-0046.
- Packer Expeditions, P.O. Box 601, Skagway, AK 99840, ☏ +1 907 983-2544.
- South Passage Outfitters, P.O. Box 46, Elfin Cove, AK 99825, ☏ +1 907 697-2507.
- Alaska Discovery, 5449 Shaune Drive, Suite 4, Juneau, Alaska 99801, toll-free: +1-800-586-1911. Alaska Discovery provides guided kayak trips inside Glacier Bay proper. They offer evening, full day and multi-day trips.
Cruise ships[edit]
Numerous large cruise ship companies offer cruises to the park.
- Carnival Cruise Line.
- Celebrity Cruises.
- Crystal Cruises.
- Holland America.
- Norwegian Cruise Lines.
- Princess Cruises.
- World Explorer Cruises.
- AdventureSmith Explorations. Small ship cruises and yacht charters. Some of their cruises include hiking and kayaking.
There are several trails that begin in the Bartlett Cove area.
The Alsek River and its major tributary, the Tatshenshini River, are large volume, swift glacial rivers. Beginning in the interior, it is one of a small number of river systems which breach the coast range, offering boaters uncommon environmental diversity, impressive scenery, and an outstanding wilderness experience.
For Alaska Rafting on The Tatshenshini and Alsek Rivers check out CRATE Alaska Rafting Expeditions[dead link].
There is a fuel dock in Barlett Cove operated by the Glacier Bay Lodge. The lodge can be contacted on VHF channel 16, or at +1 907 697-2225, from May to September. For fuel services, contact the Glacier Bay Lodge upon your arrival at the fuel dock, and an attendant will meet you within 15 minutes. White gas is also available from Glacier Bay Lodge. Fuel is not available in the off season.
Souvenirs can be purchased at a small shop located in the lodge. Camping supplies can be purchased in the town of Gustavus, located ten miles from Bartlett Cove.
The only dining option in the park is at Glacier Bay Lodge; the town of Gustavus, 10 miles from Bartlett Cove, has a handful of additional options including restaurants and groceries.
- Glacier Bay Lodge (in Bartlett Cove). Runs a nice restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. Prices are high but not unreasonable, and the food is reasonably good.
The only lodging that is within the park is the Glacier Bay Lodge in Bartlett Cove and a handful of lodges in Dry Bay. The town of Gustavus, 10 miles from Bartlett Cove, has a handful of additional options.
- Alsek River Lodge (Summer only), ☏ +1 907 784-3451. 60 miles southeast of Yakutat, Alaska at Dry Bay in Glacier Bay National Preserve. The Alsek River Lodge is a small rustic lodge primarily focusing on guided hunting, photography & sport fishing activities and services. Access is by small plane.
- 1 Glacier Bay Lodge (Mid-May to mid-September), toll-free: +1-888-229-8687. The Glacier Bay Lodge is in Bartlett Cove and offers overnight accommodations, a restaurant, gift shop, fuel sales (gasoline, #2 diesel, and white gas), and a daily vessel tour to the park's spectacular tidewater glaciers.
- Johnny's East River Lodge (Summer only), ☏ +1 907 463-1288. 60 miles southeast of Yakutat, Alaska at Dry Bay in Glacier Bay National Preserve. Johnny's East River Lodge is a small wilderness lodge focusing on sport fishing and wildlife viewing activities and services. Access is by small plane.
- Northern Lights Haven (Summer only), ☏ +1 253 564-4583. 60 miles southeast of Yakutat, Alaska at Dry Bay in Glacier Bay National Preserve, Northern Lights Haven is a small rustic lodge primarily focusing on sport fishing activities and services. Access is by small plane.
- 2 Bartlett Cove Campground. 33 sites, 4 group sites. All sites are first-come, first-served. A free walk-in campground with bear-resistant food caches, vault toilets, firewood, and a warming hut (with firewood provided), is located in a very scenic setting along the shore, 1/4 mile south of the Bartlett Cove dock. No reservations are accepted, but a permit is required (permits issued at the visitor center). Wheelbarrows are available to help transport gear between the parking area, dock, and campground. Stays are limited to 14 days. Free.
All campers (including kayakers) are required to attend a camper orientation, held daily upon request at the Bartlett Cove Visitor Information Station near the dock. This session is for your benefit: to answer your questions, provide you with a tide table, inform you of special wildlife and safety closures or to assist in planning your trip. You will be asked to fill out a backcountry registration form at that time and a wilderness survey form when you return from your trip.
Stay safe[edit]
While temperatures in Glacier Bay are mild compared to Interior Alaska, the rainy, overcast and cool weather, combined with temperatures that are near freezing every night, make hypothermia a real danger. Dress in warm layers that wick moisture away from the body, and always carry a waterproof outer layer as well as a hat and gloves.
Bears are large and unpredictable animals that are most dangerous when surprised or when lured by food. Make noise while hiking to alert bears to your presence, and always store food, trash, and toiletries in bear-proof containers kept 100 m (330 ft) from your camping area.
When kayaking or boating in the park, stay a safe distance from glaciers, icebergs and cruise ships, and carry tide charts. Glaciers can calve at any time, and the resulting massive waves can easily swamp vessels that are too close. Recommended safe distances are one quarter mile from all tidewater glaciers. Be careful when around icebergs as well, as they may flip at any time. Cruise ships create large wakes and are not very maneuverable and should be given a wide berth. In addition, the tides in the park can be as strong as 6-8 knots. Carry tide charts, and know how to read them. A small vessel caught away from shore during a strong tide can easily be swept several miles out to sea.
Lesser dangers in the park include potential for giardia from drinking water from streams. Boil or otherwise purify all water when in the backcountry. More of an annoyance than a danger, the mosquitoes, gnats and black flies can test a person's sanity. When there is no breeze to keep the insects at bay they will swarm and bite mercilessly. Bug repellent is often ineffective, so carry a mosquito net and wear clothing that covers all exposed skin; you have been warned.
Go next[edit]
- Gustavus. A short drive from Bartlett Cove, Gustavus is the only option for restaurants, lodging, and supplies outside of the park. For budget travellers, kayak rental and other services may be slightly cheaper from town than from within the park.


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(HealthDay) -- Superficial X-ray therapy remains a viable treatment for primary basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in select patients, according to a study published online July 23 in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
To examine the efficacy and viability of superficial X-ray therapy in the treatment of BCC and SCC, Armand B. Cognetta, M.D., from Dermatology Associates of Tallahassee in Florida, and colleagues conducted a retrospective analysis of 1,715 histologically confirmed primary cutaneous BCC and SCC among outpatients seen between 2000 and 2010. All tumors were treated with superficial X-ray therapy.
Of the tumors reviewed, the researchers found that 712 were histologically proven BCC (631 nodular and 81 superficial), 994 were SCC, and nine displayed features of both BCC and SCC. At two and five years, the cumulative recurrence rates were 1.9 and 5.0 percent, respectively, for all tumors; 2.0 and 4.2 percent, respectively, for all BCC; and 1.8 and 5.8 percent, respectively, for all SCC. There was a significantly increased likelihood of recurrence for tumors on male patients and tumors with a diameter greater than 2 cm.
"Superficial X-ray therapy remains a viable nonsurgical option for the treatment of primary BCC and SCC in patients where surgical intervention is declined, unadvisable, or potentially associated with significant cosmetic or functional limitations," the authors write.
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Hanna House Collection
In 1935, Paul and Jean Hanna commissioned Frank Lloyd Wright to design their home to be built on the Stanford University campus. Construction, begun in 1937, continued in four stages over 25 years. The house was the first structure in the world to use Frank Lloyd Wright's hexagonal grid system, which has subsequently been used widely in American architecture.
The materials in the Hanna House Collection include correspondence, blueprints, drawings, photographs, and other records relating to the planning, design and construction of the campus home of Professor and Mrs. Paul R. Hanna. The collection focuses on the Hanna's work with architect Frank Lloyd Wright extending from the initial planning of the house through later renovations. Also included is a plaster star burst medallion, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, from the proscenium arch of the Louis Sullivan designed Garrick Theater in the Schiller Building (1892) in Chicago.


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Would you want to live in a country that is losing freedom?
How about a country that has lost ground in property rights and become more corrupt?
If you're an American, you're living there.
The 20th anniversary edition of the Index of Economic Freedom reveals that the United States has dropped out of the top 10 freest economies in the world.
When President Obama took office, the U.S. was ranked 6th. Now it is 12th.
According to the Index, which is published jointly by The Heritage Foundation and The Wall Street Journal:
Over the 20-year history of the Index, the U.S.'s economic freedom has fluctuated significantly. During the first 10 years, its score rose gradually, and it joined the ranks of the economically "free" in 2006. Since then, it has suffered a dramatic decline of almost 6 points, with particularly large losses in property rights, freedom from corruption, and control of government spending. The U.S. is the only country to have recorded a loss of economic freedom each of the past seven years.
Which country is #1? Check out the new Index to find out >>>
The Index grades each country in 10 areas of economic freedom. The area where the U.S. ranks the worst: government spending. America's out-of-control government spending is having a major impact on our economic freedoms—which isn't too surprising when you see that total public debt has grown bigger than the size of the entire U.S. economy.
And in case you were wondering whether Obamacare has had real economic effects, the authors note that the law "appears to be significantly hurting job creation and full-time employment."
That's part of a bigger trend: "Substantial expansion in the size and scope of government, including through new and costly regulations in areas like finance and health care, has contributed significantly to the erosion of U.S. economic freedom."
This is a trend that needs reversing. Derrick Morgan, Heritage's vice president for domestic and economic policy, urges:
The 2014 Index of Economic Freedom rankings should act as a wake-up call to U.S. policymakers and citizens alike. Freedom leads to prosperity, and our founders put us on that path of freedom. As we fight for just government, we must also fight for a government that lives within its means and does not spend the next generation's money.
The Index's release is well-timed as Congress prepares to spend a possible $1 trillion in the next week or so.
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A report released through the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education shows that most of the schools in the NCAA's six major sports conferences have weak graduation rates for African-American male student-athletes.
The Center for the Study of Race and Equity in Education provided data from a four-year study of athletes from the schools that comprise the ACC, Big East, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac 12 and SEC. The findings show that on average, 50.2 percent of African-American male student-athletes graduated within six years and that 96.1 percent of the schools graduated African-American male student-athletes at rates lower than student-athletes overall.
Northwestern of the Big Ten led the way with a graduation rate of 83 percent for its African-American male student-athletes, well above the average undergraduate rate for all schools studied, regardless of race: 72.8 percent. Notre Dame ranked second (81 percent), followed by Villanova and Penn State (78 percent each).
The Penn study refutes an NCAA claim that African-American male student-athletes are 10 percent more likely to graduate than their same-race male peers who are not members of intercollegiate sports teams. The study said that was not true across the six conferences.
"While the graduation disparities were not surprising, what was surprising was the astounding pervasiveness and depth of the disparities, as well as the fact that institutional leaders, the NCAA and athletics conference commissioners have not done more in response to them," said Shaun R. Harper, the report's lead author. "Research has yielded clear strategies for (African-American) male student-athlete success. However, there needs to be the institutional will to implement these simple, and often low-cost, solutions, as well as accountability from the media and the athletes themselves."
Topping the list of the 10 universities with the lowest African-American male student-athlete graduation rates was Iowa State with 30 percent. South Florida, Arizona and Arkansas were close behind at 31 percent.
Overall, the study said 22 universities graduated their African-American male student-athletes at a rate higher than their African-American male undergraduate populations. Kansas State topped the list with a 21 percent higher graduation rate.
The Penn report also addresses universities that have a wildly disproportionate number of African-American male student-athletes. At Marquette, they were over-represented by 77 percent.
The NCAA said in a statement Monday that several academic reforms and other actions the organization has taken already address many of the recommendations in the report. Postseason eligibility is now tied directly to academic success, and new initial eligibility standards are designed to better prepare incoming student-athletes to be successful in college.
"While we've seen improvement with academics for minority student-athletes … we are not satisfied and continue to address these challenges as a higher education association," the NCAA said in the statement.
The NCAA said a number of programs and funding also are offered to help student-athletes be successful, such as the Student Assistance Fund and funding for limited-resource institutions to strengthen academic support.
"We appreciate the report's authors noting that relatively few student-athletes go pro," the NCAA said. "That is why student-athletes need to take advantage of their scholarships and stay in school and earn their degrees."


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The free screening mark's the world premiere of "The DP Camp of of Cinecittà," by Marco Bertozzi based on research by Noa Steimatsky (University of Chicago).
The first documentary film ever to be made about the conversion of Cinecittà, one of Europe's largest movie studios, into a refugee camp will be shown at New York University's Casa Italiana Zerilli Marimò (24 W. 12th Street, New York, N.Y.) on Monday, January 30, at 6:00 p.m.
The special preview screening of "The DP Camp of of Cinecittà," by Marco Bertozzi based on research by Noa Steimatsky (University of Chicago), is sponsored by the Italian cultural center at NYU, as well as Centro Primo Levi. The screening marks the film's world premiere.
Admission is free (no RSVP).
The conversion of Cinecittà, one of Europe's largest movie studios, into a refugee camp seems an odd footnote to the chronicles of Italian cinema. However, its magnitude, the duration of its existence, and the broader social and political forces that governed its development, define it as a startling phenomenon and a prime allegorical tableau of its time. The existence of the camp colors our vision of postwar Italian film history, and, in particular, of Neorealism.
On June 6 1944, the "City of Cinema" was taken over by the Allied Control Commission, as a holding station meant to house thousands of refugees. The partially bombed modernist movie complex was quickly transformed into a refugee camp. One section was run by the Italian Post-war Assistance Ministry. The other half was controlled by the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA). Its occupants were people of 30 different nationalities, among them Poles, Russians, Iranians, Chinese, Gypsies and Jews – including survivors of Nazi extermination camps. Half of them were under 18 years of age. Life in the camp was extremely hard. Buildings, backdrops and sets – from Roman temples to French boudoirs – were adapted to accommodate the refugees' most basic needs.
Here, in 1949, MGM filmed the colossal production of Quo Vadis, in spectacular technicolor. Among the 14,000 extras that crowded the set, it is conceivable there was a sizeable number of the refugees still living at Cinecittà in 1950.
Director Marco Bertozzi and film scholar Noa Steimatsky managed to track down several of Cinecittà former refugees. They also found Humanity, the only surviving visual document of post-war life in the ruinous remains of the Fascist propaganda empire. The documentary was shot in 1946 by Jack Salvatori and produced by Luce under the aegis of UNRRA and the Post-War Assistance Ministry. Conceived with narrative simplicity and ideological correctness, the film also contains several high panoramic shots. They reveal thousands of people living inside a hallucinatory labyrinth of roofless boxes, squeezed tightly together among their meager personal belongings, inside massive movie sound stages.
After obtaining an architecture degree at the University of Florence in 1989, Marco Bertozzi produced a documentary film about his hometown, Rimini, and went on to study film with Ermanno Olmi. He has since focused on documentaries as writer, teacher and organizer of professional workshops. He has produced documentaries on urban themes and on cultural identity, and has won several awards. Following his doctorate in the history of cinema, he began teaching at the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia in Rome, at the Roma Tre University and at the IUAV University in Venice. He is the author of several books and articles on cinema.
Noa Steimatsky is Associate Professor in the Department of Cinema and Media Studies at the University of Chicago. She holds an MA degree in English, and a PhD in Cinema Studies from New York University. Her principal areas of research include realism, surrealism, landscapes/locations, the face, Italian and French cinemas, tropes and figures in film and theory, as well as musical films. Her book, Italian Locations: Reinhabiting the Past in Postwar Cinema, is published by the University of Minnesota Press (2008). Her project, "On the Face of Film," won a Getty research fellowship, and she has also been awarded the NEH American Academy in Rome Prize for her work on "Transitional Spaces in Post-War Cinemas.


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He can tie up all her objections, but what about her heart?
Kennedy O'Connell's life is perfect—a great job, plenty of friends, a brother who loves her. The chaos that ruled her childhood is gone, and she couldn't be happier. Unfortunately, her mischievous streak tends to get her in trouble, and when she walks into her favorite spa to find a sexy Australian rock star taking her place, she can't resist a little fun.
Isaac Anschau has spent five years chasing his dream. His rock royalty status can't be denied, but his demons are catching up with him—he's burned out, his creativity decimated. Until a redheaded vixen decides she wants to play, and he discovers a way to leave his nightmares behind. There's just one problem: Kennedy is dead-set against submitting, despite the way she melts when his Dom side comes out.
They've got nothing to lose by walking away, and everything to gain if they give in to the raging hunger between them. Baring their bodies would take only a moment. Baring their souls could take a lifetime.
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Even when cardiologists aggressively manage their patients' cholesterol and blood pressure levels, millions of Americans continue to suffer heart attacks and strokes. The reason is that many cardiologists fail to address the key underlying cause of coronary artery disease—that of endothelial dysfunction. Endothelial dysfunction is the major cause of atherosclerosis—the blockage of arteries that increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and congestive heart failure. Fortunately, it is never too late to start counteracting this circulatory breakdown, which is often a part of the aging process. A wealth of research now points to several nutritional agents suchas cocoa polyphenols, pomegranate, and bioavailable superoxide dismutase (SOD) that have been shown to dramatically improve arterial blood flow, helping promote youthful endothelial function and protect against the processes known to damage aging arteries. The Importance of Endothelial HealthVery few doctors discuss the importance of endothelial health with their cardiac patients. The endothelium comprises the thin layer of cells that line the interior surfaces of the entire circulatory system including the heart, blood vessels, the lymphatic system, and even the smallest capillaries. Essential to good health, the endothelium maintains uninterrupted circulation by allowing blood to flow smoothly to every part of the body and by participating in blood pressure control. One of its most important functions is the release of nitric oxide, which signals the surrounding smooth muscles of the arteries to relax and dilate, which increases healthy blood flow throughout the body.1 But harmful oxidative stress, such as that which occurs in hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, cigarette smoking, and the aging process itself inactivates nitric oxide, thereby contributing to endothelial dysfunction.2 Damage occurs when the endothelium's structural integrity is compromised and is no longer able to protect the artery walls against the infiltration of cholesterol, triglycerides, and low-density lipoprotein (LDL). Thus, endothelial dysfunction is one of the first steps in the creation of atherosclerosis—the buildup of arterial plaque that elevates the risk for heart attack, stroke, and congestive heart failure.3 Unfortunately, as we age, our body continually loses optimal endothelial function. A research study published in the journal Gerontology that examined healthy people showed that endothelial function declines with increasing age.4 Even worse, some research has shown that the development of endothelial dysfunction can begin as early as the teenage years.5 Cardiovascular researchers believe the endothelium has an "enormous yet largely untapped diagnostic and therapeutic potential,"6 which is why a better understanding of endothelial dysfunction may help to prevent or delay deadly cardiovascular events. As scientists continue to unravel the numerous causes of heart disease and atherosclerosis, the importance of preserving endothelial health is gaining appreciation.7 Fortunately, researchers have identified several innovative nutritional ingredients that appear to enhance endothelial health. Among them are cocoa, pomegranate, and a bioavailable formulation of superoxide dismutase (SOD) called GliSODin®. In studies published in peer-reviewed journals, these substances have been shown to have properties that protect against endothelial dysfunction, while helping reverse clinical markers of arterial plaque. Cocoa: A Natural Antioxidant that Preserves Cardiovascular HealthCenturies before European confectioners processed the beans of the Theobroma cacao plant to make a confection we call "chocolate," cocoa was used in Mexico and parts of Latin America in its powdered form for medicinal purposes. Recent studies in medical journals have found that cocoa may actually be cardioprotective, and a new study showed it may even be able to reverse the effects of endothelial dysfunction by improving the dilation of blood vessels.8 Cocoa has a high concentration of polyphenol compounds, specifically a class of natural compounds called flavonoids. Scientists have identified several cocoa flavanols, including epicatechin and catechin, which can benefit circulatory health. Cocoa flavanols improve endothelial function by enhancing nitric oxide bioactivity,9 increasing blood flow,9 reducing the tendency of blood clot formation,10 reducing moderately high blood pressure,11 and helping LDL resist oxidation, which may prevent the buildup of atherosclerotic plaque in artery walls.12 A study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology8 found that giving flavanol-rich cocoa to diabetic patients improved their vascular function. In an editorial accompanying the research report, another team of scientists noted that the study provides "sizable evidence that cocoa flavanols have a positive effect on the health of the arteries."13 Scientists at the Department of Nutrition, University of California-Davis also found that cocoa had a beneficial effect on cardiovascular health. Their 2006 study in the Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology found that "consuming flavanol-rich cocoa and cocoa-based products can improve endothelial function in both compromised and otherwise normal, healthy individuals." Six weeks of cocoa consumption increased brachial artery hyperemic blood flow by up to 76% compared with baseline values. Additionally, cocoa consumption decreased levels of a blood marker associated with the progressive formation of atherosclerotic lesions, signaling protection against the accumulation of dangerous plaque.14 Important research from the Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics demonstrated a possible biochemical mechanism through which cocoa may help preserve vascular health. Using a double-blind, crossover study design, scientists found that adults who consumed cocoa demonstrated decreased arginase enzymatic activity. Inhibition of arginase is reported to improve endothelial-dependent vasodilation by making more arginine available. Thus this study suggests that cocoa may help promote healthy blood vessel dilation and optimal circulation.15 A recent clinical trial examined the effects of dark chocolate including liquid cocoa on endothelial function and blood pressure in overweight adults. Consumption of dark chocolate or liquid cocoa improved endothelial function and decreased blood pressure. Sugar-free cocoa produced greater improvements in endothelial function, compared with regular cocoa containing sugar. This led the study authors to conclude that sugar may decrease cocoa's benefits for endothelial health and blood pressure, and that sugar-free cocoa preparations may offer superior benefits.16 These findings offer powerful support for cocoa's role in maintaining optimal endothelial health. Pomegranate: An Ancient Fruit that Can Reverse AtherosclerosisAn exotic fruit whose taste and beautiful ruby-colored seeds have been revered since ancient times, the pomegranate (Punica granatum) has recently become universally prized for its cardiovascular health benefits. Studies have found that pomegranate has powerful antioxidant properties that appear to protect the heart and blood vessels.17 Pomegranate juice may have anti-atherosclerotic properties, slowing the progression of arterial plaques.18 Most promising may be the results from studies showing that pomegranate juice improves stress-induced ischemia in patients who already had cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis.19 Pomegranate even shows benefits in reducing systolic blood pressure.18 Punicalagins, tannins, and anthocyanins are the major components in pomegranate that are responsible for its antioxidant and cardiovascular health benefits. One of pomegranate's key mechanisms for supporting cardiovascular health is its ability to modulate nitric oxide activity. In endothelial cells, pomegranate enhances the bioactivity of nitric oxide synthase, an enzyme that generates nitric oxide.17 Pomegranate's antioxidant effects also help protect nitric oxide against oxidative destruction, thus ensuring its availability for essential vessel-protective functions.20,21 In a small, controlled study published in the journal Clinical Nutrition, 10 patients with atherosclerosis and carotid artery stenosis (narrowing of the main arteries in the neck that supply blood to the brain) were able to reverse the effects of carotid atherosclerosis by supplementing their diet with pomegranate juice each day for one year. Carotid artery atherosclerosis (measured as carotid intima-media thickness) decreased by a remarkable 30% in those who consumed pomegranate juice daily, while it increased by 9% in patients who did not consume pomegranate juice. In those who consumed pomegranate, total antioxidant status was increased by 130%, while blood serum levels of LDL basal oxidative state and LDL susceptibility to oxidation were both significantly reduced, by 90% and 59%, respectively. Systolic blood pressure was reduced by 12% after one year of pomegranate juice consumption, but was not further reduced after two additional years of pomegranate juice consumption. The researchers suggested the improvement in the patients' cardiovascular health "could be related to the potent antioxidant characteristics of pomegranate juice polyphenols."18
A study reported in the prestigious American Journal of Cardiology also demonstrated the benefits of pomegranate juice in people with atherosclerosis. In a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study, 45 patients with stable coronary heart disease who suffered from stress-induced ischemia (reduced blood supply to the heart muscle caused by atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries) were randomly assigned to drink pomegranate juice (eight ounces daily) or a placebo each day. Participants underwent several cardiac diagnostic tests at the beginning and at the end of the trial. After three months, the measurable extent of stress-induced ischemia decreased in the pomegranate group, but increased in the control group. This benefit was observed without changes in cardiac medications, blood sugar, hemoglobin A1c, or weight. The researchers concluded that daily consumption of pomegranate juice may improve stress-induced myocardial ischemia in patients with coronary heart disease.19 These studies demonstrate that pomegranate offers important cardiovascular health benefits for patients who already suffer from atherosclerosis and endothelial dysfunction, and suggest that pomegranate may similarly help preserve cardiovascular well-being in healthy people. SOD: The Body's Own AntioxidantOne of the most important enzymes in the body, superoxide dismutase (SOD) was identified by scientists only 40 years ago.22 SOD is the major antioxidant enzyme that provides the body's first enzymatic step in the defense system against oxidative stress. As a natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent, SOD maintains cellular health by activating cellular repair. Most importantly, SOD plays a pivotal role in protecting tissues from damage by oxidant stress by removing or neutralizing the superoxide radical that has been implicated in many disease states including inflammatory diseases, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer.23 A study published in the journal Circulation in 2002 found that in patients with chronic heart failure, endothelial-bound SOD activity was substantially reduced. Diminished SOD levels were closely linked with increased vascular oxidative stress, which contributes to endothelial dysfunction in chronic heart failure.24 SOD also has important anti-aging qualities. Mice lacking a form of SOD die from oxidative stress within days of birth25 and those bred without a second type of SOD are highly susceptible to age-related problems like cataracts.26 Unfortunately, SOD levels decline as we age—reducing our defense against free radicals just at the time when the body's free radical activity is increased.27 Therefore it makes sense for scientists to look for a way to increase SOD levels in the body to be able to benefit from this important antioxidant.28 Food scientists found that a certain species of melon naturally contained high levels of SOD. Supplementing with this melon extract, however, failed to boost SOD levels in the body because acids and enzymes in the digestive system broke down the SOD before it could be assimilated into the body. After much trial and error, scientists combined SOD with gliadin protein from wheat extract to create an orally effective delivery system called GliSODin® that is capable of increasing the body's levels of protective SOD. This new bioavailable form of SOD passes through the stomach intact, then continues to the intestines, where it is absorbed into the bloodstream. A clinical study confirms GliSODin®'s ability to provide antioxidant protection to the body. For 28 days, scientists supplemented animals with either standardized melon SOD or with standardized melon SOD extract combined with gliadin (GliSODin®). The two groups were evaluated for various biomarkers of oxidative stress. Animals supplemented with GliSODin® showed a significant elevation in circulating antioxidant enzyme activity, correlated with an increased resistance of red blood cells to oxidative stress-induced hemolysis (rupture). In contrast, animals supplemented with melon SOD alone showed no change in their level of antioxidant protection.29 Another study powerfully demonstrated GliSODin®'s protective effects on the cardiovascular system. A group of doctors at a preventive medicine society in Paris administered GliSODin® to adults aged 30-60 years old at risk for cardiovascular disease based on genetic factors, blood chemistry, blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), and a history of cigarette smoking. Remarkably, the physicians found that two years of supplementation with GliSODin® actually reversed the buildup of atherosclerotic plaque in the carotid arteries, as determined by ultrasound measurements of carotid intima-media thickness. Additionally, GliSODin® supplementation increased antioxidant capacity in the subjects.28 Together, these findings suggest that GliSODin® may offer a practical strategy for maintaining youthful levels of protective SOD as we age, which may help prevent and even reverse endothelial dysfunction and atherosclerosis. ConclusionPreserving optimal endothelial function is essential to maintaining smooth flow of blood through the arteries and preventing the accumulation of atherosclerotic plaque that can contribute to heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases. Powerful, natural antioxidant sources like cocoa and pomegranate have been shown to enhance cardiovascular health. In some studies, pomegranate and cocoa have been shown to limit or reverse atherosclerosis, lower high blood pressure, and improve endothelial function in people with the most serious arterial problems, including heart disease and diabetes. Scientists continue to research superoxide dismutase, the body's own powerful antioxidant. Now that it is bioavailable as GliSODin® to supplement the body's naturally declining levels, there is another powerful anti-aging strategy to maintain healthy endothelial function and help prevent or reverse atherosclerosis. If you have any questions on the scientific content of this article, please call a Life Extension Health Advisor at 1-800- 226-2370. | ||||||||
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CHANTILLY, Va. (AP) — The Apollo 11 command module, which traveled more than 950,000 miles to take Americans to the moon and back in 1969, is going on a road trip, leaving the Smithsonian for the first time in more than four decades.
The capsule, named "Columbia," went on a tour of U.S. capitals following its historic role in the mission to the moon. But it has since made its home at the Smithsonian in Washington. On Wednesday, officials announced a four-city road tour ahead of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing in 2019. The capsule will visit museums in Houston, St. Louis, Pittsburgh and Seattle as part of a new exhibit: "Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission."
Part of the reason for the tour is that the Smithsonian is working to renovate the gallery at its National Air and Space Museum in Washington that tells the story of the Apollo missions, but that exhibit isn't scheduled to open until 2020. Smithsonian space history department curator Allan Needell says the Smithsonian didn't want to just store the capsule and instead decided that "while we're preparing for its new home we could share it with other venues and have some broader access to it."
The command module is only a part of the spacecraft that blasted off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on July 16, 1969, on an eight-day moon mission. The capsule, its interior about the size of a car, was the main work and living area for the three-man crew. And it was the craft astronaut Michael Collins piloted while his crewmates, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, descended to the moon's surface in the Lunar Module "Eagle."
The command module was the only part of the spacecraft to return to Earth, however, and that made it an object of fascination. More than 3 million people saw it and an accompanying moon rock during a tour of U.S. state capitals in 1970 and 1971. Americans often waited hours to get inside a trailer that housed the capsule during its tour. The capsule visited every state and missed only one state capital, visiting Anchorage in Alaska rather than Juneau, before it was transferred to the Smithsonian.
The Apollo 11 capsule is currently being readied for its trip at the Smithsonian's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia. Conservators are giving the capsule a full checkup — examining and documenting its condition before it goes on tour. One concern for Smithsonian conservator Lisa Young is the condition of the spacecraft's heat shield, which was designed to take a beating on its re-entry to Earth's atmosphere. Layers of the heat shield were designed to burn away when the craft re-entered the atmosphere and what remains will need to be stabilized before the capsule goes traveling.
Visitors who go to see the capsule on tour will also get to see other objects that were used on the lunar mission, including gloves and a visor Aldrin wore on the moon and a "rock box" used to bring back the first samples of the moon. They'll also be able to explore an interactive, 3D tour of the inside and outside of the capsule.
Curators think of the tour as a preview of that exhibit that will open back at the Smithsonian in 2020 and replace a moon exhibit that opened with the museum in 1976.
The capsule will begin its tour in Houston in October of this year and spend about five months at each site, ending in Seattle where it will be for the 50th anniversary of the moon landing: July 20, 2019. The capsule also will visit: the Space Center Houston from Oct. 14, 2017, to March 18, 2018; the Saint Louis Science Center from April 14 to Sept. 3, 2018; the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh from Sept. 29, 2018, to Feb. 18, 2019; and The Museum of Flight in Seattle from March 16 to Sept. 2, 2019.


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The purpose of the COM 425 Final Paper is to provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge of the organizational communication concepts and skills that you have learned throughout this course. Imagine that you are proposing a new communication structure for an organization. Write a formal proposal in which you discuss at least five concepts that you feel are most important for successful communication within an organizational setting. Address why these concepts are necessary for successful communication and how best to implement them within an organization. Examples of concepts that you may choose to use are: active listening, organizational culture, conflict resolution, key principles of human communication, leadership strategies, formal and informal communication, etc. Your information for this paper should not be based on your own opinions; you must back up your information with research. The research may include readings from this course or from outside sources. In total, your paper must include at least five (5) sources with at least two (2) from ProQuest, which can be found in the Ashford Online Library. This is a formal paper and should include proper grammar, complete sentences, appropriate paragraphs, and correct citations/references in proper APA style. Along with explaining the communication concepts and including the research, you can also use your personal experiences to explain the research that you are presenting in your paper. NOTE: A full sentence outline of this assignment will be submitted during Week Three. You will receive feedback on your outline so that you can make improvements before you submit your final paper in Week Five. The paper must be eight to ten pages in length (excluding title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style. You must use at least five scholarly resources (two of which must be found in the Ashford Online Library) other than the textbook to support your claims and subclaims. Cite your resources in text and on the reference page. For information regarding APA samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center, within the Learning Resources tab on you're the left navigation toolbar.


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Is it possible to build a water tower that will provide enough pressure to run an electricity generator? A water pump can be used to send water up to the tower. The water pump can be powered by solar panels. Alternatively the water pump could also be powered by the electricity produced from the generator.
The water tower can hold 20,000 to 30,000 gallons of water. Could this have enough pressure to send the water down a pipe and pass it through an electric generator where it will cause a turbine to rotate and produce electricity?
Once the water passes through the generator it can be redirected back to the water pump. The water will then be pumped back to the water tower making it a water circulation system. I would like to find out if it is physically possible to produce more power from the pressure stored in the water tower than it is required to pump it up. If solar panels are used to power the water pump, is it theoretically possible to produce more electric power using this method?
I am not familiar with any similar projects but I am looking to see if this setup will have the capacity to produce enough electricity to make it a feasible project.


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